Detail Design and Construction of Expeditionary Sea Bases (ESB) 6-8

The purpose of this Amendment is to incorporate an option for a third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB). Accordingly, Presolicitation Notice N00024-18-R-2235 is updated as follows:

The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a sole source solicitation to National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, Inc. (NASSCO), 2798 Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92113 for the detail design and construction of Expeditionary Sea Bases (ESB) 6-8 and associated long lead time material, spares and repair parts, engineering support, and special studies. The proposed contract action will contain one (1) ESB with the option for construction of two (2) additional ESBs if authorized and appropriated by Congress in the future.  This sole source solicitation will be limited to NASSCO and will be awarded without full and open competition pursuant to 10 USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NASSCO directly.

This pre-solicitation notice is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, located at http://www.fbo.gov. The pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.